AGR - Agriculture

HSG Housing

CPC - Consumer Protection & Commerce

HUS - Human Services

EDB - Economic Development &

INT - International Affairs

Business Concerns

JUD - Judiciary

EDN - Education

LAB - Labor & Public Employment

EEP - Energy & Environmental Protection

LMG - Legislative Management

FIN - Finance

PSM - Public Safety & Military Affairs

HAW Hawaiian Affairs

TAC - Tourism & Culture

HED - Higher Education

TRN - Transportation

HLT - Health

WLO - Water, Land & Ocean Resources

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS

Committee

H.C.R. NO.

82

SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FUND MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY IN HAWAII.

EDB

83

URGING HEALTHCARE FACILITIES IN THE STATE OF HAWAII TO IMPLEMENT THE "UTILIZATION GUIDE FOR THE AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION PRINCIPLES FOR SAFE STAFFING."

HLT, CPC

84

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REVIEW THE AVAILABLE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ON DECABROMODIPHENYL ETHER AND ASSESS THE AVAILABILITY OF SAFER, EFFECTIVE, AND TECHNICALLY FEASIBLE FLAME RETARDANTS THAT CAN BE USED IN ITS PLACE.

CPC

85

URGING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO INVESTIGATE METHODS OF EXPANDING ACCESS TO QUALITY END-OF-LIFE, PALLIATIVE CARE.

HLT, CPC

86

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INCLUDE IN ITS TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR A LIGHT-RAIL TRANSIT SYSTEM AN ADDITIONAL SPUR LINE TO MILILANI.

TRN

87

REQUESTING A STUDY TO SHOW THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH, AND THE ADVISABILITY OF MANDATING THE USE OF SEAT BELTS FOR MINORS IN EVERY SCHOOL BUS.

TRN, FIN

88

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP A TRAUMA SYSTEM PLAN FOR HAWAII.

HLT

89

REQUESTING THAT THE UNITED STATES NAVY PARTNER WITH THE STATE TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN TO UTILIZE DECOMMISSIONED NAVAL SHIPS AS SHELTERS FOR THE HOMELESS.

HSG/PSM

90

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF FACILITY MAINTENANCE TO ENGAGE IN A DISPUTE RESOLUTION DIALOGUE WITH RESIDENTS IN THE WEST LOCH VILLAGES DEVELOPMENT.

HSG

91

REQUESTING THAT THE UNITED STATES NAVY PARTNER WITH THE STATE TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN TO UTILIZE DECOMMISSIONED NAVAL SHIPS AS PRISON FACILITIES FOR CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES.

PSM

92

URGING THE UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES TO RELAX RESTRICTIONS ON THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY NONIMMIGRANT B2 VISAS TO ALLOW GRADUATE NURSES TO ENTER THE UNITED STATES FOR THE PURPOSE OF TAKING THE NATIONAL COUNCIL LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR REGISTERED AND PRACTICAL NURSES, AND TO ALLOCATE MORE EMPLOYMENT VISAS TO INDIVIDUALS TO ENTER THE UNITED STATES TO WORK AS NURSES.

HLT/INT, CPC

93

COMMENDING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES FOR WORKING WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO TACKLE THE PROBLEM OF ILLEGAL DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE AND URGING THESE DEPARTMENTS TO INCREASE THEIR EFFORTS TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE TOOLS TO CREATE EFFECTIVE ILLEGAL DUMPING PREVENTION PROGRAMS.

EEP

94

REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY'S CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES PROGRAM.

PSM, FIN

95

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY AND ANALYSIS OF THE ADEQUACY OF PAYMENTS FOR HEALTH CARE FUNDED BY THE STATE AND THE ADEQUACY OF PAYMENTS FOR HEALTH CARE USING RATES ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE.

CPC/HLT, FIN

96

REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION EXEMPT THE HIGH CORE PROGRAM'S COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL ALIENATION PROGRAM FUNDING FROM THE WEIGHTED STUDENT FORMULA BUDGETING PROCESS AS WAS INTENDED BY THE COMMITTEE ON WEIGHTS AND THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

EDN, FIN

97

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

WLO, FIN

98

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PREPARE A PLAN TO REDUCE THE FERAL PIG POPULATION IN THE TANTALUS AREA.

WLO

99

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE FEASIBILITY OF USING RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES IN THE STATE'S EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN.

EEP

100

CONDEMNING THE USA PATRIOT ACT AS CONTRARY TO THE LONG STANDING TRADITION OF PROTECTING CIVIL LIBERTIES IN HAWAII AND THE UNITED STATES.

JUD

101

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ALLOWING CAMPING WITHIN STATE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS AND IF FEASIBLE, TO SPECIFY UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS CAMPING SHOULD BE ALLOWED.

AGR

102

REQUESTING THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION TO DISCLOSE OWNERSHIP INTERESTS IN ANY OF THE VENDORS WITH WHOM THE CORPORATION DOES BUSINESS.

FIN

103

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE ON ASIA-PACIFIC EDUCATION TO ENSURE THAT HAWAII'S PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS MEET HIGH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS IN EDUCATION ABOUT ASIA AND THE PACIFIC AND UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT OF THE STATE'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE REGION.

EDN/INT

104

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH THE COMMUNITY TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF DEVELOPING A PARK AT KEHENA BEACH, HAWAII.

WLO

105

URGING THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION TO ENTER INTO A LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR A PARKING STRUCTURE FOR MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER IN WAILUKU, MAUI TO BE FUNDED BY THE ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION.

HLT, FIN

106

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON PREVENTING AN AVIAN INFLUENZA PANDEMIC BY NEUTRALIZING THE FERAL CHICKEN POPULATION OF HAWAII.

HLT

107

REQUESTING THE HAWAII YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO IMPLEMENT A SIX SIGMA MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TO ENSURE ADEQUATE TRAINING OF CORRECTION FACILITY STAFF AND OPTIMIZED CARE FOR INCARCERATED YOUTHS.

PSM/HUS, JUD

108

URGING THE HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT TO CHECK VEHICLE STATUS PRIOR TO TOWING TO ENSURE TOWING FEES OF STOLEN VEHICLES WILL NOT BE PASSED ON TO THE VICTIMS.

PSM, JUD

109

SUPPORTING THE PLANNED COMMEMORATION OF THE TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FUKUOKA AND HAWAII SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP.

INT

110

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO DETERMINE A METHOD OF GATHERING DATA ON GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISM CROP RESEARCH PROJECTS IN THE STATE AND THEIR LOCATIONS AND MAKE THIS DATA AVAILABLE TO FARMERS IN HAWAII.

AGR/EEP, FIN

111

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO IMPROVE THE SYNCHRONIZATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON ALA MOANA BOULEVARD BETWEEN PUNCHBOWL STREET AND KALAKAUA AVENUE, AND TO ASSUME JURISDICTION OF THAT SAME PORTION OF ROAD IN THE INTEREST OF PROMOTING SAFE TRAFFIC FLOW.

TRN

112

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ANALYZE THE PROBABLE EFFECTS OF THE PROPOSED REGULATION OF ATHLETE AGENTS AND ASSESS WHETHER ITS ENACTMENT IS CONSISTENT WITH STATE POLICY.

CPC

113

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND POSSIBLE STATUTORY AND PUBLIC POLICY CHANGES TO DECREASE THE CENSUS AT HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL AND ENHANCE COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH SERVICES FOR FORENSIC PATIENTS.

HLT

114

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDING OF COMMUNITY AND YOUTH CENTERS IN HAWAIIAN HOMESTEAD COMMUNITIES WITH PRIVATE, COUNTY, STATE, AND FEDERAL FUNDING.

HAW/HSG

115

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO INCLUDE ASSISTED AND INDEPENDENT LIVING HOUSING FOR KUPUNA IN ITS DEVELOPMENT PLANS.

HAW/HSG

116

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE HEALTH IMPACTS OF THE PVT LANDFILL.

EEP

117

REQUESTING THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE TO CONVENE A JOINT LEGISLATIVE SUBCOMMITTEE TO ORGANIZE A HAWAII STATE PRAYER BREAKFAST.

JUD/LMG

118

REQUESTING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH, TO ESTABLISH A ONE-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM IN SELECTED PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ON THE WAIANAE COAST TO PROVIDE FREE EYE EXAMINATIONS TO CHILDREN ENTERING KINDERGARTEN, OR ANY OTHER ELEMENTARY GRADE LEVEL IF ENTERING THE STATE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM FOR THE FIRST TIME, WITH A VIEW TO SCREENING FOR EYE HEALTH, AND VISION PROBLEMS, AND ENSURING THAT STUDENTS ARE NOT ERRONEOUSLY DIAGNOSED AS HAVING ATTENTION DEFICIENT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER.

HLT, EDN

119

URGING THE UNITED STATES PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS TO IMMEDIATELY RATIFY THE AMENDMENTS MADE TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT OF 1920, AS AMENDED, AS EMBODIED IN ACT 302, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2001, AND TO RECOGNIZE HAWAIIAN HOMESTEAD COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AS SELF-GOVERNING ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITIES FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES.

HAW/HSG, JUD

120

URGING THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO FULLY RESTORE THE BUDGET CUTS TO THE EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL BUDGET OF THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD AND AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED STATES.

PSM

121

REQUESTING THE HOUSE AND SENATE COMMITTEES ON HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A JOINT STUDY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' REUNIFICATION AND KINSHIP PLACEMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

HUS

122

URGING HAWAII'S COUNTY, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVEL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TO PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE IN CREATING "HEART HEALTHY COMMUNITIES".

HLT

123

URGING THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF STATE BOARDS OF NURSING TO CONDUCT THE NATIONAL COUNCIL LICENSURE EXAMINATION IN THE CITY OF MANILA IN THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES.

HLT, CPC

124

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR AND THE STATE LIBRARIAN TO RESTORE LIBRARY HOURS FOR THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM TO MEET THE NEEDS OF LIBRARY SYSTEM MEMBERS.

EDN

125

ENCOURAGING THE ENTRANCE OF MEN INTO THE NURSING FIELD.

HED/HLT

126

SUPPORTING THE UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION'S NATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO RAISE AWARENESS AND INFORM WOMEN ABOUT MENOPAUSAL HORMONE THERAPY AND DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER AS MENOPAUSE AWARENESS MONTH IN HAWAII.

HLT

127

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ACTION PLAN.

TRN

128

REQUESTING A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE WARRANTS SECTION OF THE SHERIFF DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.

PSM, FIN

129

REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE A BLUE RIBBON PANEL TO INVESTIGATE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSONS ACT BY THE CORRECTIONS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.

JUD/PSM

130

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO REPORT ON THE OVERCROWDED CONDITIONS AT HAWAII'S JAILS AND PRISONS AND THE HOUSING OF HAWAII'S INMATES AT MAINLAND FACILITIES.

PSM

131

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A HAWAII PORT AUTHORITY.

TRN

132

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH USER ADVISORY COMMITTEES FOR THE SMALL BOAT HARBORS.

WLO

133

REQUESTING SUPPORT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SEPARATE ELECTRICIANS LICENSING BOARD.

CPC/LAB

134

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO REQUIRE FULL DISCLOSURE OF ALL CHEMICAL AND GENETIC MODIFICATION ACTIONS TO THE PUBLIC AND LEGISLATURE WHEN COMPANIES CONDUCT ANY OPEN AIR FIELD TESTING ON GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS.

AGR/EEP

135

RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE PARTICIPATION OF THE GOVERNOR OR THE GOVERNOR'S DESIGNEE IN A JOINT LEGISLATIVE/EXECUTIVE BRANCH WORK GROUP DEDICATED TO FINDING AFFORDABLE SOLUTIONS TO HAWAII'S HEALTHCARE CRISIS.

HLT/HUS, FIN

136

REQUESTING THE ADJUTANT GENERAL TO PROVIDE HEALTH SCREENING FOR DEPLETED URANIUM EXPOSURE TO MEMBERS AND VETERANS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND TO REPORT ON THE SCOPE AND ADEQUACY OF DEPLETED URANIUM STORAGE AND DISPOSAL IN HAWAII.

PSM

137

URGING THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO REAFFIRM THEIR COMMITMENT TO MAINTAINING A SYSTEMWIDE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS AND TO FILL THE VACANT POSITION OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS.

HED

138

URGING THE ASSOCIATION OF HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUBS AND THE STATE OF HAWAI`I TO AFFIRM AND SUPPORT THE HISTORIC, CULTURAL, AND SACRED SIGNIFICANCE OF MAUNA`ALA-THE ROYAL MAUSOLEUM.

HAW/WLO

139

REQUESTING A STUDY ON DECABROMODIPHENYLETHER.

HLT, CPC

140

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON EXISTING FARMS THAT PRACTICE AGRICULTURAL TOURISM TO EXAMINE THE IMPACT THAT OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL TOURISM HAS ON AGRICULTURAL LANDS.

AGR/TAC

141

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH THE SAMUEL MILLS DAMON ESTATE TRUSTEES, MOANALUA GARDENS FOUNDATION, THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LANDS, THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, AND OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO PURCHASE THE MOANALUA GARDENS.

WLO/HAW, FIN

142

URGING CONGRESS AND THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TO ADDRESS PUBLIC INTERESTS AND COMMUNITY NEEDS FOR LOCAL MEDIA, INCLUDING NEWS, ACCESS, AND OWNERSHIP.

CPC

143

REQUESTING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING ADMINISTRATION AND THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION TO IMPOSE CONDITIONS ON AGREEMENTS WITH ELIGIBLE HOUSING DEVELOPERS TO DEVELOP HOUSING PROJECTS IN SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH THEIR INITIAL PROPOSALS.

HSG, FIN

144

REQUESTING THE OAHU METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO STUDY THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SUBMERSIBLE VEHICULAR TUNNEL FROM EWA TO DOWNTOWN HONOLULU.

TRN

145

URGING THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE TO PURSUE THE INSERTION OF AN INTERPRETIVE NOTE IN THE UNITED STATES-AUSTRALIA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT TO CLARIFY THAT MEDICAID AND PHARMACEUTICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS UNDER THE MEDICARE MODERNIZATION ACT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE AGREEMENT.

HLT/INT

146

CALLING FOR THE RIGOROUS REEXAMINATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT EXPANSION PLAN AT TURTLE BAY RESORT DUE TO THE PASSAGE OF TIME AND CHANGED CONDITIONS OF THE NORTH SHORE AND THE ISLAND OF OAHU.

WLO/EEP, TAC/EDB, FIN

147

CLARIFYING AND DECLARING THE LEGISLATURE'S INTENTION TO TREAT ALL INDIVIDUAL SOCIAL CARE PROVIDERS WHO CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PERFORM ATTENDANT CARE AND DAY CARE SERVICES AUTHORIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES UNDER THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, AS AMENDED, AS RECIPIENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICE PAYMENTS.

HUS/LAB, CPC

148

REQUESTING THAT THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU STUDY THE CONSTITUTIONALITY, LEGALITY, AND EFFECTIVENESS OF RENT CONTROL IN JURISDICTIONS WHERE RENT CONTROL HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED.

HSG, FIN

149

URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO KEEP THE TOXICS RELEASE INVENTORY PROGRAM INTACT BY REJECTING THE PROPOSAL TO REDUCE THE PROGRAM'S REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

EEP

150

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF MOTOR VEHICLE SUN SCREENING REQUIRED TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS WITH VITILIGO WHILE DRIVING.

HLT, TRN

151

REQUESTING THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD TO CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT CONCERNING THE BEST MANNER IN WHICH TO MAKE PERSONAL MOBILITY DEVICES MORE NOTICEABLE TO DRIVERS.

TRN

152

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DETERMINE IF THERE ARE ADDITIONAL AREAS OFF THE COAST OF MAUI THAT WOULD BE APPROPRIATE FOR COMMERCIAL THRILL CRAFT OPERATIONS AND TO ISSUE PERMITS FOR THOSE AREAS.

WLO

153

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF RATE INCREASES ON FARMER USERS OF THE MOLOKAI IRRIGATION SYSTEM TO ASSIST FARMERS TO INCREASE PRODUCTION.

AGR/WLO

154

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON WHETHER A FOOTBALL PROGRAM SHOULD BE ESTABLISHED AT MOLOKAI HIGH SCHOOL.

EDN

155

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF REDEVELOPING THE OLD NAHIKU SCHOOL SITE AND MAKING IT AVAILABLE AS A COMMUNITY FACILITY.

WLO

156

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO PROVIDE EQUAL PUBLIC, EDUCATION, AND GOVERNMENTAL ACCESS FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, AND OPERATIONS OF CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS TO ALL MARKETS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

CPC

157

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO DEVELOP A LONG-RANGE, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE FUTURE OF KALAUPAPA.

HLT/HAW

158

REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING ENVIRONMENTAL COURTS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

EEP, JUD

159

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE GREENBELTS STRATEGY.

TRN, WLO

160

URGING THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO SUPPORT H.R. NO. 3468 TO CONTROL THE INTRODUCTION AND SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES AND DISEASES IN HAWAII.

EEP/AGR

161

REQUESTING THAT THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION COORDINATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, AND THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO ASSIST MOLOKAI HOMESTEADERS AND FARMERS TO DIVERSIFY, INCREASE, AND PROMOTE THEIR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.

AGR/HAW, HED

162

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO STUDY THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE FAILURE OF MOLOKAI HOMESTEADERS TO RECEIVE THE LEGISLATIVELY ALLOCATED TWO-THIRDS OF THE WATER IN THE MOLOKAI IRRIGATION SYSTEM AND WORK WITH THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE TO MAXIMIZE THE BENEFITS OF THE SYSTEM FOR ALL USERS.

HAW/AGR

163

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.

JUD, FIN

164

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PROHIBIT ALL COMMERCIAL VENDORS AT THE NU'UANU PALI LOOKOUT ON THE ISLAND OF OAHU.

WLO

165

REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE BAR ASSOCIATION TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON WHETHER A FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT SHOULD BE ESTABLISHED ON OAHU FOR THE KAPOLEI DISTRICT.

JUD

166

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO RECONSIDER ITS REORGANIZATION PLAN FOR THE ISLAND OF HAWAII TO ELIMINATE ITS CHILD WELFARE SERVICES OFFICES IN KAU, KAMUELA, AND CAPTAIN COOK.

HUS

167

URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO DEVELOP A WEST HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUS.

HED

168

REQUESTING THE ASSISTANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES IN FACILITATING THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF A VEHICULAR ESCAPE ROUTE AT PUAKO ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII.

TRN/WLO

169

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PLAN FOR ENROLLMENT INCREASES AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS IN SOUTH KOHALA ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII.

EDN

170

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO REVITALIZE LALAMILO STATION WITH THE COLLABORATION OF THE COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES.

HED

171

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE ONE HUNDRED HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE FROM EACH STUDENT PRIOR TO GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL.

EDN

172

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM AND THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE THEIR EFFORTS TO SEEK AUTHORIZATION FROM THE UNITED STATES FOREIGN-TRADE ZONES BOARD TO ESTABLISH, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN A FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE AT THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY'S SCIENCE AND OCEAN TECHNOLOGY PARK AT KAILUA-KONA ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII.

EDB

173

EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE AIRLINES SERVING THE STATE OF HAWAII AND REQUESTING A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE AIRLINES AND THE STATE TO PERPETUATE HAWAII'S NATURAL RESOURCES.

TRN

174

URGING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO FACILITATE THE TRANSFER OF PUBLIC LANDS IN KEALAKEHE TO THE DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION AS AN EXPANSION OF HONOKOHAU SMALL BOAT HARBOR.

WLO

175

REQUESTING A REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS' CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.

HED, FIN

176

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO PERFORM A STUDY TO DETERMINE WHETHER ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL CONSULTANTS SHOULD BE LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.

WLO/CPC, FIN

177

URGING THE DESIGNATION OF `AWA AS THE OFFICIAL STATE BEVERAGE.

HAW/AGR, HLT

178

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF HAWAII'S LAWS AFFECTING AT-RISK YOUTH.

HUS/JUD, FIN

179

REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO AMEND THEIR SUBDIVISION ORDINANCES TO FACILITATE THE SUBDIVISION OF LAND FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES.

AGR/WLO

180

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE AND THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO SEEK FEDERAL MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE IRRIGATION REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SPECIAL FUND.

AGR

181

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE STRATEGIC PLAN TO PROMOTE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IN HAWAII.

TRN

182

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A WORK-FAMILY TASK FORCE TO REVIEW HAWAII'S WORK-FAMILY LAWS AND POLICIES, AND REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY OTHER STATES' LAWS AND PRACTICES THAT PROMOTE GOOD WORK-FAMILY POLICY.

HUS, FIN

183

SUPPORTING SOCIAL EQUALITY FOR ALL OF HAWAII RESIDENTS.

JUD/LMG, FIN

184

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE STATUS OF THE PARTS B AND C FORMULA GRANT AWARD APPLICATION PACKAGES FOR 2006 UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT.

EDN/HLT

185

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE EXCLUSION OF DOMESTIC SERVICES, AUTHORIZED AND SUBSIDIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, FROM THE STATE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW, WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE LAW, AND THE PREPAID HEALTH CARE LAW.

LAB/HUS

186

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN SERVICES TO EXPEDITE THE ADOPTION OF RULES IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 91, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, AND TO OBTAIN ANY FEDERAL WAIVERS, IF NECESSARY, TO DISALLOW MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR ROUTINE CIRCUMCISION FOR NEWBORN MALE INFANTS IN HAWAII.

HUS/HLT, CPC

187

REQUESTING THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII STUDY THE COST AND FEASIBILITY OF USING AVATAR TECHNOLOGY TO DEVELOP LAPTOP COMPUTERS FOR INSTANTANEOUS TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION SYSTEMS FOR THE DEAF AND HEARING-IMPAIRED.

HLT, HED

188

REQUESTING THE STATE ADMINISTRATION, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO JOIN THE LEGISLATURE IN SPONSORING A CONTEST FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO FIND A SOLUTION TO THE ALGAE AND WATER QUALITY PROBLEM AT THE STATE CAPITOL REFLECTING POOL.

HED/EDN

189

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A STATEWIDE YOUTH SUICIDE EARLY INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES UPON, BUT IS NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO, PERSONS BETWEEN THE AGES OF TEN AND TWENTY-FOUR.

HLT

190

ESTABLISHING A FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION TO STUDY THE INTERACTION BETWEEN THE MENTAL HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY SYSTEMS IN HAWAII WITH RESPECT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS.

HLT/PSM, FIN

191

REQUESTING LOCAL HOSPITALS TO SPONSOR OUT-OF-STATE PHYSICIANS.

HLT, CPC

192

REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE INCENTIVES TO PROMOTE ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS.

EEP

193

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TEMPORARY ADVISORY COMMISSION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY.

AGR/EDB, HAW/HED

194

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE MULTIPLIER EFFECT OF THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY IN HAWAII'S ECONOMY.

AGR, FIN

195

ENCOURAGING HAWAII'S LANDOWNERS, INVESTORS, COUNTY GOVERNMENTS, AND REGULATED ELECTRIC UTILITIES TO PURSUE DEVELOPMENT AND CONVERSION OF FUEL CROPS FOR ELECTRICITY GENERATION, AND REQUESTING THE HAWAII ENERGY POLICY FORUM TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS.

EEP

196

SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF A PUBLIC-PRIVATE JOINT VENTURE TO DEVELOP A NEW ADVANCED SIMULATOR AIRLINE TRAINING FACILITY IN HAWAII.

HED

197

REQUESTING LEAHI HOSPITAL TO DEVELOP A MASTER PLAN AND FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR ITS EXISTING CAMPUS THAT WILL TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ITS UNIQUE LOCATION AND RELATIONSHIPS IN EAST HONOLULU.

HLT

198

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF RETURNING THE KAPALUA-WEST MAUI AIRPORT TO PRIVATE OPERATION.

TRN

199

URGING THE OWNERS OF KUKUI GARDENS TO SELL THE PROJECT TO A QUALIFIED AFFORDABLE HOUSING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION.

HSG

200

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS OF INCENTIVES TO PROMOTE LANDOWNER PROTECTION OF IMPORTANT MAUKA FOREST LANDS.

WLO

201

REQUESTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGY TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A TECHNOLOGY-BASED CONSORTIUM SUPPORTING K-12 EDUCATION, MEDICAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, AND MEDICAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INCUBATOR AND INNOVATION CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY-BASED COMPANIES ON STATE LAND IN KAKAAKO, MAUKA AND ADJACENT TO THE MOTHER MARY WALDRON PARK.

EDB/WLO/

HED

202

REQUESTING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING ADMINISTRATION, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS, THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES IN HAWAII, AND THE COUNTIES TO STUDY THE USE OF TRAILER PARKS AS A POSSIBLE OPTION FOR SOLVING HAWAII'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS.

HSG/WLO

203

RELATING TO A STUDY FOR CREATING CONTRIBUTORY AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS THROUGH MANDATED STATE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AGAINST REAL PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS THAT ACCRUE TO COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL LESSORS THROUGH THE EXERCISE OF FULL-TERM EXPIRATORY REVERSION CLAUSES IN GROUND LEASE CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO AFTER DECEMBER 31, 1963.

HED/HSG

204

REQUESTING THE STATE AND THE COUNTIES TO PRIORITIZE EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDS ON INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS.

PSM

205

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO REVIEW PROPOSED PLANS AND EXISTING AND ANTICIPATED APPROPRIATION REQUESTS OF THE STADIUM AUTHORITY AND THE GOVERNOR FOR THE REPAIR, RENOVATION, REFURBISHMENT, OR REPLACEMENT OF THE ALOHA STADIUM.

TAC, FIN

206

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO DETERMINE THE ECONOMIC EFFECTIVENESS OF RECENT LEGISLATION AIMED AT PROVIDING INCENTIVES FOR AND CREDITS TO THE HIGH TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY.

EDB

207

ENCOURAGING KENNEL CLUBS, DOG TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND THE HUMANE SOCIETIES OF HAWAII TO PROVIDE RESPONSIBLE TRAINING AND EDUCATION TO PET OWNERS AND TO PROMOTE THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB'S CANINE GOOD CITIZEN PROGRAM.

JUD

208

REQUESTING THE HAWAII CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO AMEND THE FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS LAW.

JUD/HAW

209

EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED NATIONAL SECURITY PERSONNEL SYSTEM.

PSM/LAB

210

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO AUDIT THE HAWAII EMPLOYERS' MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY.

CPC, FIN

211

REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT SUBMIT A TIMETABLE TO IMPLEMENT THE CONVERSION OF EXEMPT EMPLOYEES TO CIVIL SERVICE AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 144 OF ACT 253, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2000.

LAB

212

REQUESTING THE INVESTIGATION OF MEANS TO RESTORE OR REPLACE THE DOLE PINEAPPLE-SHAPED WATER TANK IN THE IWILEI DISTRICT OF HONOLULU.

TAC

213

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF DIFFERENT WAGE CLASSES AND MEDICAL BENEFITS FOR LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM PUBLIC SCHOOL SUBSTITUTES, AND OF THE NEED FOR A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT OR UNION FOR SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS.

EDN/LAB, FIN

214

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO HIRE A PART-TIME PEST INSPECTION TECHNICIAN FOR THE ISLAND OF MOLOKAI TO ERADICATE AND CONTROL INVASIVE SPECIES ON THE ISLAND.

EEP

215

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DESIGNATE THE AHUPUAA OF MUOLEA AS A COMMUNITY BASED SUBSISTENCE FISHING AREA.

WLO

216

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO REPORT ON A POTENTIAL CONTAMINANT SPILL ON THE ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.

EEP

217

REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MINIMIZE THE IMPACT OF ANY INCREASE IN WATER CHARGES FOR THE MOLOKAI IRRIGATION SYSTEM TO DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS HOMESTEADERS AND FARMERS.

AGR

218

REQUESTING THE HIGH TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, CANCER RESEARCH CENTER OF HAWAII, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AND KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS TO PLAN A TECHNOLOGY-BASED COLLABORATIVE PROJECT ON STATE LANDS IN KAKAAKO MAKAI, OAHU.

EDB/WLO/

HED

219

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FORMATION OF A HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE SYSTEM FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII.

HLT

220

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO MAINTAIN THE CURRENT ZONING OF A ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-TWO ACRE PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY IN ROYAL KUNIA FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PARK, GOLF COURSE, OR CONTINUED USE AS OPEN SPACE.

WLO

221

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE WHETHER PUBLIC, EDUCATION, AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD BE EXEMPT FROM STATE PROCUREMENT LAWS.

EDB, FIN

222

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR OPERATING AND FUNDING AN AUTOMATED VICTIM NOTIFICATION SYSTEM.

JUD

223

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT TO DETERMINE WHETHER FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE HAWAII TOBACCO SETTLEMENT SPECIAL FUND TO THE UNIVERSITY REVENUE-UNDERTAKINGS FUND HAVE BEEN APPROPRIATELY EXPENDED.

HLT, HED, FIN

224

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO APPLY THE PRECAUTIONARY PRINCIPLE IN EVALUATING ALL PERMIT APPLICATIONS.

AGR/EDB

225

URGING THE COUNTIES TO REQUIRE PERVIOUS PAVEMENT TO BE USED TO PAVE SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, AND ROADS FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

WLO/EEP, EDB

226

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE FAMILY PLANNING FUNDING NEEDS FOR LEGISLATIVE CONSIDERATION IN THE STATE'S 2007-2008 BUDGET.

HLT/HUS

227

REQUESTING COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964.

JUD, FIN

228

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO RESEARCH AVENUES OF APPROPRIATE FINANCING FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS, INCLUDING USE OF REVOLVING LOAN FUNDS.

HLT

229

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR NATUROPATHY AND ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE IN ALL FIFTY STATES.

HLT, FIN

230

APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF STATE-PROVINCE RELATIONS OF FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE PROVINCE OF ISABELA OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES.

INT

231

REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE FEE FOR COURT-ORDERED FORENSIC EVALUATIONS AND TO PROVIDE COPIES OF THE EXAMINATION REPORTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

JUD

232

URGING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO CONSIDER THE MERITS OF CREATING A MONUMENT TO THE CITIZENS OF THE KINGDOM OF HAWAII IN COLLABORATION WITH HAWAIIAN ORGANIZATIONS, RESPECTED KUPUNA IN THE HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

HAW

233

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE APPROPRIATE LEASE RENT FOR THE MAUNA KEA SUMMIT LANDS.

WLO/HAW, HED

234

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, HONOLULU COMMUNITY COLLEGE, AND VARIOUS OTHER ENTITIES TO PURSUE DEVELOPMENT OF A MIXED-USE URBAN CORE IN KALIHI AND REQUESTING ENTERPRISE HONOLULU TO SUBMIT A REPORT RELATING TO THE MIXED-USE URBAN CORE.

EDB/HED

235

URGING THE COUNTIES TO PROVIDE REAL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF TO LOCAL RESIDENTS WHO LIVE ON FIXED INCOMES OR WHOSE EARNINGS FALL IN THE LOW- TO MIDDLE-INCOME BRACKETS.

FIN

236

SUPPORTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES REGARDING THE RIGHT OF ALL CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES TO A PUBLIC EDUCATION OF EQUAL HIGH QUALITY.

HED, JUD

237

REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE OF EDUCATION.

HED, FIN

238

STRONGLY REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ENFORCE ITS MOORAGE PERMITTING RULES IN KANEOHE BAY.

WLO

239

CALLING FOR THE RIGOROUS REEXAMINATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT EXPANSION PLAN AT TURTLE BAY RESORT DUE TO THE PASSAGE OF TIME AND CHANGED CONDITIONS OF THE NORTH SHORE AND THE ISLAND OF OAHU.

WLO, TAC, FIN

240

CALLING FOR AN INVESTIGATION OF WARRANTLESS WIRETAPPING OF AMERICAN CITIZENS BY THE NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY.

JUD

241

ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO APPLY FOR APPORTIONED FEDERAL FUNDING TO ESTABLISH A SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM IN HAWAII AND TO RECRUIT AND HIRE A FULL-TIME COORDINATOR FOR THE PROGRAM.

TRN

242

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO MAINTAIN CURRENT SCIENTIFIC DATA ON COMMUNITY EXPOSURE TO ACTUAL AND POTENTIAL SOURCES OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDS.

EEP/EDB

243

CONDEMNING THE GENOCIDE IN WESTERN SUDAN AND URGING CONGRESS WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE PRESIDENT TO ENGAGE THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY TO TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT THE PEOPLE OF DARFUR.

INT

244

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENTS OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF DELAYS IN MEDICAID/QUEST ELIGIBILITY ON ACUTE CARE AVAILABILITY AND HOSPITAL REIMBURSEMENTS FOR WAIT-LISTED PATIENTS.

HUS/HLT

245

REQUESTING DEL MONTE AND THE CAMPBELL ESTATE TO ALLOW RESIDENTS TO CONTINUE TO RESIDE AT KUNIA CAMP UNTIL AT LEAST UNTIL DECEMBER 2008, TO ALLOW THE RESIDENTS TIME TO FIND HOUSING SOLUTIONS OR AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE HOUSING.

HSG

246

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO NEGOTIATE RECREATION-RESIDENCE USE LEASES IN KOKEE WITH CERTAIN EXISTING LESSEES.

WLO

247

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO CONSIDER THE REGULATION OF MORTGAGE BROKERS AND SOLICITORS BY THE DIVISION OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.

CPC

248

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

TRN, FIN

249

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REEVALUATE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE HILO BAY RECREATIONAL THRILL CRAFT ZONE.

WLO

250

REQUESTING THE HAWAII COUNTY OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING "RECEIVING HOMES" IN EAST AND WEST HAWAII.

JUD

251

REQUESTING A STUDY ON ESTABLISHING A HAWAII STATE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.

WLO, FIN

252

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF CONTRACTING WITH A PRIVATE NONPROFIT CORPORATION TO MANAGE THE ALA WAI SMALL BOAT HARBOR.

WLO

253

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE SHORELINE SETBACK REFERENCE LINE.

WLO, FIN

254

REQUESTING HAWAIIAN AIRLINES TO RECONSIDER ITS DECISION TO DISALLOW THE TRANSPORT OF LIFE SAVING ORGANS FOR ORGAN TRANSPLANTS ON ITS FLIGHTS.

TRN/HLT

255

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH AN AGRICULTURAL PESTICIDE DISPOSAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

AGR/EEP

256

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO STUDY THE APPLICABILITY AND USE OF THE AGRICULTURAL INCOME CAPITALIZATION APPROACH AND OTHER METHODOLOGIES TO STABILIZE THE REOPENING OF RENTS FOR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S AGRICULTURAL PARKS.

AGR

257

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AND FISCAL AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

WLO, FIN

258

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO NAME THE KOMOHANA RESEARCH AND EXTENSION CENTER IN HONOR OF TADASHI HIGAKI.

HED

259

URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE PASSAGE AND ENACTMENT OF THE MEDICARE ACCESS TO REHABILITATION SERVICES ACT OF 2005, TO PERMANENTLY REMOVE THE MEDICARE OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION THERAPY MONETARY CAPS.

HUS/HLT

260

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO CONSIDER RESURFACING THE FLOORS OF THE STATE CAPITOL TO ADDRESS SAFETY CONCERNS.

FIN

261

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN VARIOUS KAILUA WATERWAYS, INCLUDING THE KAELEPULU POND, AND THE WATER QUALITY AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF KAILUA BEACH AND KAILUA BAY.

WLO

262

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INSTALL A LIGHTED CROSSWALK ON KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY IN KANEOHE, OAHU, AT THE CROSSWALK BETWEEN LILIPUNA ROAD AND MEHANA STREET.

TRN

263

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INVEST IN A MULTIMEDIA LEARNING CENTER EACH AT CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL AND KAILUA HIGH SCHOOL FOR USE BY THE SCHOOLS AND THEIR SURROUNDING COMPLEX SCHOOLS.

EDN

264

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STUDY THE AIR COOLING NEEDS OF EACH SCHOOL COMPLEX AND TO REVIEW THE FEASIBILITY OF USING ALTERNATIVE AIR COOLING METHODS SUCH AS FANS, HEAT REDUCTION, INSULATION, AND ENERGY EFFICIENT INDIVIDUAL AIR CONDITIONING WALL UNITS.

EDN

265

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT A PUBLIC SCHOOL PHOTOVOLTAIC PILOT PROJECT.

EDN

266

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PURSUE ON A PRIORITY BASIS THE RELOCATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MARINE CENTER FROM THE FORMER KAPALAMA MILITARY RESERVATION, HONOLULU HARBOR.

TRN/HED

267

EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR ULUPALAKUA RANCH FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARD.

WLO

268

ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS OF BRAILLE PROFICIENCY AND INSTRUCTION.

EDN

269

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO DESIGNATE AND CELEBRATE 2008 AS THE YEAR OF THE FAMILY AND TO ESTABLISH A FAMILY CELEBRATION COMMISSION TO ADMINISTER THE CELEBRATION.

HUS, FIN

270

URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO SPEEDILY REBUILD A SCHOOL OF GLOBAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH.

HLT/HED

271

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR, THE COUNTY MAYORS AND COUNTY COUNCILS, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE TAX REVIEW COMMISSION, THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU'S TAX POLICY COMMITTEE AND COMPARABLE COMMITTEES OF KAUAI, MAUI, AND HAWAII COUNTIES TO REVIEW THE STATE AND COUNTIES' TAX AND REVENUE SYSTEM.

FIN

272

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO INSPECT ALL DAMS IN THE STATE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THERE ARE ANY DAMS THAT ARE IN IMMINENT OR SHORT-TERM DANGER OF FAILURE.

WLO/PSM

273

SUPPORTING THE HAWAII HUMANITY UNITED GLOBALLY PROGRAM FOR ITS PROJECTS FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE.

INT

274

EXPRESSING STRONG SUPPORT FOR MAINTAINING PEACE IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC WITH THE UNITED NATIONS AND WITH THE SUPPORT OF ALLIES AND FRIENDS.

INT/PSM

275

EXPRESSING STRONG SUPPORT FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF PERSISTENT AND SKILLFUL DIPLOMACY IN RESOLVING NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION ISSUES WITH THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN BEFORE THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL UPON THE REFERRAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY.

INT/PSM

276

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO RELOCATE, IN AN EXPEDITIOUS MANNER, THE PROPOSED NEW CANCER RESEARCH CENTER OF HAWAII FROM THE KAKAAKO DISTRICT OF OAHU TO A SITE NEAR THE CENTER'S PRESENT LOCATION CLOSE TO THE QUEEN'S HOSPITAL.

HED/WLO/

HLT

277

ENCOURAGING THE LEGISLATURE, THE ADMINISTRATION, THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, AND HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION, THE JAPAN AEROSPACE EXPLORATION AGENCY, AND OTHER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AEROSPACE-RELATED AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS, TO EXPAND AND DIVERSIFY THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL SPACE CENTER FOR EXPLORATION SYSTEMS.

EDB/INT

278

REQUESTING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO REPORT ON THE CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE KAKAAKO DISTRICT ON OAHU.

WLO

279

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REVIEW HOW IT ALLOCATES FUNDING FOR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC TEAM TRAVEL AND TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING PERMANENT OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS ON EACH ISLAND FOR TRAVELING HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC TEAMS.

EDN

280

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF WASTE-DERIVED FERTILIZERS, ANIMAL FEED, SOIL AMENDMENTS, AGRICULTURAL MINERALS, AUXILIARY SOIL, AND PLANT SUBSTANCES ON THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF CONSUMERS, FARMERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

AGR/EEP

281

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO AMICABLY RESOLVE THE OUTSTANDING DEBTS AND DELINQUENCIES OF THOSE INDEBTED TO THE STATE AS A RESULT OF LOANS TO BUILD, REPAIR, PURCHASE, RENOVATE, OR MAINTAIN A VESSEL UNDER STATE COMMERCIAL BOAT LOAN PROGRAMS.

TRN/WLO

282

EXPRESSING OUTRAGE AT RECENT CONGRESSIONAL CUTS TO STUDENT LOAN PROGRAMS.

HED

283

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE MEANS TO ESTABLISH AN "AGING IN PLACE" TAX CREDIT FOR HAWAII TAXPAYERS.

HLT/HUS

284

URGING THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO END THE UNITED STATES' RULE IN THE MILITARY OCCUPATION OF IRAQ AND TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTION TO BEGIN WITHDRAWAL OF UNITED STATES TROOPS FROM IRAQ.

PSM

285

CONDEMNING WARRANTLESS WIRETAPPING OF AMERICAN CITIZENS BY THE NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY AS UNCONSTITUTIONAL, ILLEGAL, AND IMMORAL IN LIGHT OF THE IMPORTANCE THAT PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY BE FREE FROM TYRANNY.

JUD

286

URGING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO UPDATE ITS 1991 "STATE LAND USE DISTRICT BOUNDARY REVIEW, URBAN LAND REQUIREMENTS STUDY" TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF URBAN LAND AVAILABLE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

WLO/HSG

287

REQUESTING THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF ALL STREAMS AND DRAINAGE CHANNELS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

PSM/WLO

288

REQUESTING THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE ADJUTANT GENERAL TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATELY OWNED DAMS IN THE STATE.

PSM/WLO

289

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO FORM A TASK FORCE TO RECOMMEND SOLUTIONS TO ABATE AND PREVENT THE ACCUMULATION OF SEDIMENT IN WAILOA RIVER AND HILO BAY.

WLO

290

REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO CONVENE A FOCUS GROUP WITH OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO ASSESS YEARLY SERVICE DELIVERY NEEDS AND LONG-TERM STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR KUPUNA CARE.

HLT/HUS

291

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AGE-APPROPRIATE STANDARDS FOR PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.

EDN/HLT

292

REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO ASSESS THE FAMILY COURT SERVICES AND PROCESSES.

JUD

293

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO STUDY THE POSSIBILITY OF THE STATE DEVELOPING AND OPERATING MANUFACTURED-HOUSING PARKS TO HELP ALLEVIATE HAWAII'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS.

HSG/WLO

294

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO FACILITATE AN AUDIT OF EACH AGENCY THAT RECEIVES HEAD START FUNDING FROM THE STATE.

HUS

295

REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE FEE FOR COURT-ORDERED FORENSIC EVALUATIONS AND TO PROVIDE COPIES OF THE EXAMINATION REPORTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

HLT, JUD

296

REQUESTING THAT SIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION BE COORDINATED.

HED/EDN

297

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES OF THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.

WLO, FIN

298

REQUESTING THE COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF MANDATED OR INCENTIVE BASED VOLUNTARY ROOFTOP LANDSCAPING AND AGRICULTURE IN URBAN DISTRICTS.

HED

299

REQUESTING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE, TO DEVELOP A VIABLE FINANCIAL PLAN TO ASSIST HONOLULU MARINE WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF ITS FACILITIES AT SAND ISLAND.

WLO, FIN

300

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LAND USE WORKING GROUP UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE STATE LEGISLATURE AND THE LAND USE COMMISSION TO ADDRESS LAND ISSUES RELATING TO NON-AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITY ON AGRICULTURALLY CLASSIFIED LANDS.

WLO/AGR

301

REQUESTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO REVIEW THE STATE'S LANDING FEES AND DETERMINE WHETHER THE LANDING FEES AT STATE AIRPORTS SHOULD BE INCREASED.

TRN, FIN

302

URGING THE COUNTIES TO SUSPEND CONSIDERATION OF ALL APPLICATIONS FOR GOLF COURSE PROJECTS UNTIL JULY 1, 2010, WHILE THE OFFICE OF PLANNING CONDUCTS A STUDY AND PRODUCES A PLAN OF ACTION FOR GOLF COURSE DEVELOPMENT.

EDB, WLO

303

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO SPONSOR A SERIES OF PUBLIC POLICY DIALOGS ON OPEN GOVERNMENT.

HED/JUD, LMG

304

REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO REQUIRE ALL NEW RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS BE EQUIPPED WITH WATER CONSERVATION DEVICES.

WLO/HSG/

EDB

305

SUPPORTING THE KYOTO PROTOCOL ON CLIMATE CHANGE AS A SIGNIFICANT MEANS TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND STABILIZE THE GLOBAL ATMOSPHERE, AND AS A NECESSARY FIRST STEP TOWARD MAINTAINING THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS OF HAWAII RESIDENTS, AND URGING THE GOVERNOR TO REQUEST THE PRESIDENT TO PURSUE RATIFICATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.

EEP, INT

306

URGING THE MAYOR OF EACH COUNTY TO ADOPT THE PROVISIONS OF THE KYOTO PROTOCOL, SIGN THE U.S. MAYORS' CLIMATE PROTECTION AGREEMENT, AND GUIDE THE COUNTY COUNCIL TOWARDS REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.

EEP, INT

307

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO INCLUDE THE USE OF BIOREMEDIATION METHODS TO PREVENT AND MITIGATE POLLUTION IN ITS BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND PROGRAMS.

EEP/WLO

308

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH, DESIGN, SUPERVISE, AND CONDUCT ECONOMICS EDUCATION TRAINING FOR STATE OFFICERS.

HED/LAB, LMG

309

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL PRINCIPALS, VICE-PRINCIPALS, AND TEACHERS TO SATISFACTORILY COMPLETE AT LEAST ONE COURSE IN HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE INSTRUCTION AS PART OF THEIR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS.

EDN, LAB

310

URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO APPROVE LEGISLATION REQUIRING THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO PROVIDE MAIL RECIPIENTS THE OPTION OF BEING INCLUDED ON A LIST OF THOSE NOT WISHING TO RECEIVE ANY UNSOLICITED COMMERCIAL MAIL.

CPC

311

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO IMPOSE A MORATORIUM ON THE DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC LAND IN FEE SIMPLE UNTIL 2010.

WLO, FIN

312

URGING THE ADOPTION OF THE UNITED NATIONS' CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD.

INT/HUS

313

RECOGNIZING, ACKNOWLEDGING, AND COMMENDING THE YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF OAHU FOR ITS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY FOR THE PAST ONE HUNDRED YEARS AND FOR CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN'S GROWTH, LEADERSHIP, AND POWER IN PURSUIT OF PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM, AND DIGNITY FOR ALL PEOPLE.

HUS

314

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO REVIEW AND REPORT ON THE LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT OF OBSERVATORY SITES ON THE SUMMIT OF MAUNA KEA.

HED

315

REQUESTING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE, TO DEVELOP A VIABLE FINANCIAL PLAN TO ASSIST HONOLULU MARINE WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF ITS FACILITIES AT SAND ISLAND.

WLO, FIN

316

REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ANALYZE EXISTING LAW TO IDENTIFY ANY IMPEDIMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION'S IMPLEMENTING THE COLLECTION OF THE COUNTY SURCHARGE BY JANUARY 1, 2007 AND REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO ESTABLISH A PLAN TO IMPLEMENT THE ADMINISTRATION AND COLLECTION OF A COUNTY SURCHARGE ON THE STATE GENERAL EXCISE TAX TO FUND COUNTY MASS TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS ON JANUARY 1, 2007.

FIN

317

COMMENDING THE EFFORTS OF THE ONE CAMPAIGN AND INVITING ALL CITIZENS TO JOIN IN RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING THE ONE CAMPAIGN AS IT SPREADS ITS MESSAGE THROUGHOUT THE NATION AND THE WORLD.

HUS/HLT

318

CALLING UPON THE GOVERNOR TO TAKE IMMEDIATE STEPS TO WITHDRAW THE HAWAII ARMY AND AIR NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS FROM IRAQ NOW.

PSM, JUD

319

URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO OPPOSE HOUSE RESOLUTION 4167, THE "NATIONAL UNIFORMITY FOR FOODS ACT OF 2005", AND TO ENCOURAGE ONGOING DIALOGUE TO RETAIN STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTROL OVER FOOD SAFETY ISSUES.

AGR, EDB

320

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO HONOR THE FIRST MONDAY IN MAY AS HAWAII HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARENESS DAY.

WLO

321

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ALLOW PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS ACCESS TO A DEBIT CARD FOR THE PURCHASE OF THEIR ALLOTTED CLASSROOM SUPPLIES.

EDN, FIN

322

SUPPORTING THE STUDY OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION AT THE LOWER LEVELS OF EDUCATIONAL CURRICULA WITHIN THE STATE OF HAWAI`I.

EDN/WLO

323

HONORING THE MANY SERVICES AND TALENTS THAT WORKING DOGS PROVIDE FOR PEOPLE IN TODAY'S SOCIETY.

PSM

324

SUPPORTING A FOUR-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAM IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

HED/WLO

325

REQUESTING THE FORMATION OF A TASK FORCE TO CREATE A PRIORITIZED ACTION PLAN FOR PRESERVING ALL BUILDINGS BUILT BEFORE WORLD WAR II THAT ARE CONSIDERED ELIGIBLE FOR THE NATIONAL AND/OR STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES.

WLO, TAC

326

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CREATE A HAWAII STATE HISTORY MUSEUM.

TAC, WLO

327

CALLING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO STUDY HOW MOPEDS CAN BE MADE SAFER, QUIETER, AND LESS LIKELY TO BE USED FOR ILLEGAL PURPOSES.

TRN, JUD

328

URGING THE GOVERNOR TO CEASE THE QUESTIONABLE USE OF PUBLIC-SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR HER OWN POLITICAL CAMPAIGNING PURPOSES.

JUD

HOUSE RESOLUTIONS

Committee

H.R. NO.

63

URGING HEALTHCARE FACILITIES IN THE STATE OF HAWAII TO IMPLEMENT THE "UTILIZATION GUIDE FOR THE AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION PRINCIPLES FOR SAFE STAFFING."

HLT, CPC

64

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INCLUDE IN ITS TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR A LIGHT-RAIL TRANSIT SYSTEM AN ADDITIONAL SPUR LINE TO MILILANI.

TRN

65

REQUESTING A STUDY TO SHOW THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH, AND THE ADVISABILITY OF MANDATING THE USE OF SEAT BELTS FOR MINORS IN EVERY SCHOOL BUS.

TRN, FIN

66

REQUESTING THAT THE UNITED STATES NAVY PARTNER WITH THE STATE TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN TO UTILIZE DECOMMISSIONED NAVAL SHIPS AS SHELTERS FOR THE HOMELESS.

HSG/PSM

67

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF FACILITY MAINTENANCE TO ENGAGE IN A DISPUTE RESOLUTION DIALOGUE WITH RESIDENTS IN THE WEST LOCH VILLAGES DEVELOPMENT.

HSG

68

REQUESTING THAT THE UNITED STATES NAVY PARTNER WITH THE STATE TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN TO UTILIZE DECOMMISSIONED NAVAL SHIPS AS PRISON FACILITIES FOR CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES.

PSM

69

URGING THE UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES TO RELAX RESTRICTIONS ON THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY NONIMMIGRANT B2 VISAS TO ALLOW GRADUATE NURSES TO ENTER THE UNITED STATES FOR THE PURPOSE OF TAKING THE NATIONAL COUNCIL LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR REGISTERED AND PRACTICAL NURSES, AND TO ALLOCATE MORE EMPLOYMENT VISAS TO INDIVIDUALS TO ENTER THE UNITED STATES TO WORK AS NURSES.

HLT/INT, CPC

70

COMMENDING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES FOR WORKING WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO TACKLE THE PROBLEM OF ILLEGAL DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE AND URGING THESE DEPARTMENTS TO INCREASE THEIR EFFORTS TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE TOOLS TO CREATE EFFECTIVE ILLEGAL DUMPING PREVENTION PROGRAMS.

EEP

71

REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY'S CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES PROGRAM.

PSM, FIN

72

REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION EXEMPT THE HIGH CORE PROGRAM'S COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL ALIENATION PROGRAM FUNDING FROM THE WEIGHTED STUDENT FORMULA BUDGETING PROCESS AS WAS INTENDED BY THE COMMITTEE ON WEIGHTS AND THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

EDN, FIN

73

CONDEMNING THE USA PATRIOT ACT AS CONTRARY TO THE LONG STANDING TRADITION OF PROTECTING CIVIL LIBERTIES IN HAWAII AND THE UNITED STATES.

JUD

75

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ALLOWING CAMPING WITHIN STATE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS AND IF FEASIBLE, TO SPECIFY UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS CAMPING SHOULD BE ALLOWED.

AGR

76

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE ON ASIA-PACIFIC EDUCATION TO ENSURE THAT HAWAII'S PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS MEET HIGH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS IN EDUCATION ABOUT ASIA AND THE PACIFIC AND UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT OF THE STATE'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE REGION.

EDN/INT

77

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH THE COMMUNITY TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF DEVELOPING A PARK AT KEHENA BEACH, HAWAII.

WLO

80

URGING THE HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT TO CHECK VEHICLE STATUS PRIOR TO TOWING TO ENSURE TOWING FEES ON STOLEN VEHICLES WILL NOT BE PASSED ON TO THE VICTIMS.

PSM, JUD

81

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO DETERMINE A METHOD OF GATHERING DATA ON GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISM CROP RESEARCH PROJECTS IN THE STATE AND THEIR LOCATIONS AND MAKE THIS DATA AVAILABLE TO FARMERS IN HAWAII.

AGR/EEP, FIN

82

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO IMPROVE THE SYNCHRONIZATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON ALA MOANA BOULEVARD BETWEEN PUNCHBOWL STREET AND KALAKAUA AVENUE, AND TO ASSUME JURISDICTION OF THAT SAME PORTION OF ROAD IN THE INTEREST OF PROMOTING SAFE TRAFFIC FLOW.

TRN

83

REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE FEE FOR COURT-ORDERED FORENSIC EVALUATIONS AND TO PROVIDE COPIES OF THE EXAMINATION REPORTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

JUD

84

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDING OF COMMUNITY AND YOUTH CENTERS IN HAWAIIAN HOMESTEAD COMMUNITIES WITH PRIVATE, COUNTY, STATE, AND FEDERAL FUNDING.

HAW/HSG

85

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO INCLUDE ASSISTED AND INDEPENDENT LIVING HOUSING FOR KUPUNA IN ITS DEVELOPMENT PLANS.

HAW/HSG

86

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE HEALTH IMPACTS OF THE PVT LANDFILL.

EEP

87

URGING THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO FULLY RESTORE THE BUDGET CUTS TO THE EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL BUDGET OF THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD AND AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED STATES.

PSM

88

REQUESTING THE HOUSE AND SENATE COMMITTEES ON HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A JOINT STUDY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' REUNIFICATION AND KINSHIP PLACEMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

HUS

89

URGING HAWAII'S COUNTY, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVEL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TO PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE IN CREATING "HEART HEALTHY COMMUNITIES".

HLT

90

URGING THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF STATE BOARDS OF NURSING TO CONDUCT THE NATIONAL COUNCIL LICENSURE EXAMINATION IN THE CITY OF MANILA IN THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES.

HLT, CPC

91

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR AND THE STATE LIBRARIAN TO RESTORE LIBRARY HOURS FOR THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM TO MEET THE NEEDS OF LIBRARY SYSTEM MEMBERS.

EDN

92

ENCOURAGING THE ENTRANCE OF MEN INTO THE NURSING FIELD.

HED/HLT

93

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ACTION PLAN.

TRN

94

REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE A BLUE RIBBON PANEL TO INVESTIGATE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSONS ACT BY THE CORRECTIONS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.

JUD/PSM

95

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO REPORT ON THE OVERCROWDED CONDITIONS AT HAWAII'S JAILS AND PRISONS AND THE HOUSING OF HAWAII'S INMATES AT MAINLAND FACILITIES.

PSM

96

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A HAWAII PORT AUTHORITY.

TRN

97

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH USER ADVISORY COMMITTEES FOR THE SMALL BOAT HARBORS.

WLO

98

REQUESTING SUPPORT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SEPARATE ELECTRICIANS LICENSING BOARD.

CPC/LAB

99

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO REQUIRE FULL DISCLOSURE OF ALL CHEMICAL AND GENETIC MODIFICATION ACTIONS TO THE PUBLIC AND LEGISLATURE WHEN COMPANIES CONDUCT ANY OPEN AIR FIELD TESTING ON GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS.

AGR/EEP

100

REQUESTING THE ADJUTANT GENERAL TO PROVIDE HEALTH SCREENING FOR DEPLETED URANIUM EXPOSURE TO MEMBERS AND VETERANS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND TO REPORT ON THE SCOPE AND ADEQUACY OF DEPLETED URANIUM STORAGE AND DISPOSAL IN HAWAII.

PSM

101

URGING THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO REAFFIRM THEIR COMMITMENT TO MAINTAINING A SYSTEMWIDE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS AND TO FILL THE VACANT POSITION OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS.

HED

102

REQUESTING A STUDY ON DECABROMODIPHENYLETHER.

HLT, CPC

103

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON EXISTING FARMS THAT PRACTICE AGRICULTURAL TOURISM TO EXAMINE THE IMPACT THAT OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL TOURISM HAS ON AGRICULTURAL LANDS.

AGR/TAC

104

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH THE SAMUEL MILLS DAMON ESTATE TRUSTEES, MOANALUA GARDENS FOUNDATION, THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LANDS, THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, AND OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO PURCHASE THE MOANALUA GARDENS.

WLO/HAW, FIN

105

URGING CONGRESS AND THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TO ADDRESS PUBLIC INTERESTS AND COMMUNITY NEEDS FOR LOCAL MEDIA, INCLUDING NEWS, ACCESS, AND OWNERSHIP.

CPC

106

REQUESTING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING ADMINISTRATION AND THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION TO IMPOSE CONDITIONS ON AGREEMENTS WITH ELIGIBLE HOUSING DEVELOPERS TO DEVELOP HOUSING PROJECTS IN SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH THEIR INITIAL PROPOSALS.

HSG, FIN

107

REQUESTING THE OAHU METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO STUDY THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SUBMERSIBLE VEHICULAR TUNNEL FROM EWA TO DOWNTOWN HONOLULU.

TRN

108

URGING THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE TO PURSUE THE INSERTION OF AN INTERPRETIVE NOTE IN THE UNITED STATES-AUSTRALIA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT TO CLARIFY THAT MEDICAID AND PHARMACEUTICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS UNDER THE MEDICARE MODERNIZATION ACT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE AGREEMENT.

HLT/INT

109

CLARIFYING AND DECLARING THE LEGISLATURE'S INTENTION TO TREAT ALL INDIVIDUAL SOCIAL CARE PROVIDERS WHO CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PERFORM ATTENDANT CARE AND DAY CARE SERVICES AUTHORIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES UNDER THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, AS AMENDED, AS RECIPIENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICE PAYMENTS.

HUS/LAB, CPC

110

URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO KEEP THE TOXICS RELEASE INVENTORY PROGRAM INTACT BY REJECTING THE PROPOSAL TO REDUCE THE PROGRAM'S REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

EEP

111

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF MOTOR VEHICLE SUN SCREENING REQUIRED TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS WITH VITILIGO WHILE DRIVING.

HLT, TRN

112

REQUESTING THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD TO CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT CONCERNING THE BEST MANNER IN WHICH TO MAKE PERSONAL MOBILITY DEVICES MORE NOTICEABLE TO DRIVERS.

TRN

113

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF RATE INCREASES ON FARMER USERS OF THE MOLOKAI IRRIGATION SYSTEM TO ASSIST FARMERS TO INCREASE PRODUCTION.

AGR/WLO

114

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON WHETHER A FOOTBALL PROGRAM SHOULD BE ESTABLISHED AT MOLOKAI HIGH SCHOOL.

EDN

115

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF REDEVELOPING THE OLD NAHIKU SCHOOL SITE AND MAKING IT AVAILABLE AS A COMMUNITY FACILITY.

WLO

116

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO PROVIDE EQUAL PUBLIC, EDUCATION, AND GOVERNMENTAL ACCESS FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, AND OPERATIONS OF CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS TO ALL MARKETS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

CPC

117

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO DEVELOP A LONG-RANGE, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE FUTURE OF KALAUPAPA.

HLT/HAW

118

REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING ENVIRONMENTAL COURTS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

EEP, JUD

119

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE GREENBELTS STRATEGY.

TRN, WLO

120

URGING THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO SUPPORT H.R. NO. 3468 TO CONTROL THE INTRODUCTION AND SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES AND DISEASES IN HAWAII.

EEP/AGR

121

REQUESTING THAT THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION COORDINATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, AND THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO ASSIST MOLOKAI HOMESTEADERS AND FARMERS TO DIVERSIFY, INCREASE, AND PROMOTE THEIR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.

AGR/HAW, HED

122

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO STUDY THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE FAILURE OF MOLOKAI HOMESTEADERS TO RECEIVE THE LEGISLATIVELY ALLOCATED TWO-THIRDS OF THE WATER IN THE MOLOKAI IRRIGATION SYSTEM AND WORK WITH THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE TO MAXIMIZE THE BENEFITS OF THE SYSTEM FOR ALL USERS.

HAW/AGR

123

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.

JUD, FIN

124

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PROHIBIT ALL COMMERCIAL VENDORS AT THE NU'UANU PALI LOOKOUT ON THE ISLAND OF OAHU.

WLO

125

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO RECONSIDER ITS REORGANIZATION PLAN FOR THE ISLAND OF HAWAII TO ELIMINATE ITS CHILD WELFARE SERVICES OFFICES IN KAU, KAMUELA, AND CAPTAIN COOK.

HUS

126

URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO DEVELOP A WEST HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUS.

HED

127

REQUESTING THE ASSISTANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES IN FACILITATING THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF A VEHICULAR ESCAPE ROUTE AT PUAKO ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII.

TRN/WLO

128

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PLAN FOR ENROLLMENT INCREASES AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS IN SOUTH KOHALA ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII.

EDN

129

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO REVITALIZE LALAMILO STATION WITH THE COLLABORATION OF THE COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES.

HED

130

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE ONE HUNDRED HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE FROM EACH STUDENT PRIOR TO GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL.

EDN

131

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM AND THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE THEIR EFFORTS TO SEEK AUTHORIZATION FROM THE UNITED STATES FOREIGN-TRADE ZONES BOARD TO ESTABLISH, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN A FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE AT THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY'S SCIENCE AND OCEAN TECHNOLOGY PARK AT KAILUA-KONA ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII.

EDB

132

EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE AIRLINES SERVING THE STATE OF HAWAII AND REQUESTING A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE AIRLINES AND THE STATE TO PERPETUATE HAWAII'S NATURAL RESOURCES.

TRN

133

URGING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO FACILITATE THE TRANSFER OF PUBLIC LANDS IN KEALAKEHE TO THE DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION AS AN EXPANSION OF HONOKOHAU SMALL BOAT HARBOR.

WLO

134

URGING THE DESIGNATION OF `AWA AS THE OFFICIAL STATE BEVERAGE.

HAW/AGR, HLT

135

REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO AMEND THEIR SUBDIVISION ORDINANCES TO FACILITATE THE SUBDIVISION OF LAND FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES.

AGR/WLO

136

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A WORK-FAMILY TASK FORCE TO REVIEW HAWAII'S WORK-FAMILY LAWS AND POLICIES, AND REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY OTHER STATES' LAWS AND PRACTICES THAT PROMOTE GOOD WORK-FAMILY POLICY.

HUS, FIN

137

SUPPORTING SOCIAL EQUALITY FOR ALL OF HAWAII RESIDENTS.

JUD/LMG, FIN

138

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE STATUS OF THE PARTS B AND C FORMULA GRANT AWARD APPLICATION PACKAGES FOR 2006 UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT.

EDN/HLT

139

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE EXCLUSION OF DOMESTIC SERVICES, AUTHORIZED AND SUBSIDIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, FROM THE STATE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW, WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE LAW, AND THE PREPAID HEALTH CARE LAW.

LAB/HUS

140

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN SERVICES TO EXPEDITE THE ADOPTION OF RULES IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 91, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, AND TO OBTAIN ANY FEDERAL WAIVERS, IF NECESSARY, TO DISALLOW MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR ROUTINE CIRCUMCISION FOR NEWBORN MALE INFANTS IN HAWAII.

HUS/HLT, CPC

141

REQUESTING THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII STUDY THE COST AND FEASIBILITY OF USING AVATAR TECHNOLOGY TO DEVELOP LAPTOP COMPUTERS FOR INSTANTANEOUS TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION SYSTEMS FOR THE DEAF AND HEARING-IMPAIRED.

HLT, HED

142

REQUESTING THE STATE ADMINISTRATION, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO JOIN THE LEGISLATURE IN SPONSORING A CONTEST FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO FIND A SOLUTION TO THE ALGAE AND WATER QUALITY PROBLEM AT THE STATE CAPITOL REFLECTING POOL.

HED/EDN

143

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A STATEWIDE YOUTH SUICIDE EARLY INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES UPON, BUT IS NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO, PERSONS BETWEEN THE AGES OF TEN AND TWENTY-FOUR.

HLT

144

ESTABLISHING A FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION TO STUDY THE INTERACTION BETWEEN THE MENTAL HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY SYSTEMS IN HAWAII WITH RESPECT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS.

HLT/PSM, FIN

145

REQUESTING LOCAL HOSPITALS TO SPONSOR OUT-OF-STATE PHYSICIANS.

HLT, CPC

146

REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE INCENTIVES TO PROMOTE ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS.

EEP

147

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TEMPORARY ADVISORY COMMISSION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY.

AGR/EDB, HAW/HED

148

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE MULTIPLIER EFFECT OF THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY IN HAWAII'S ECONOMY.

AGR, FIN

149

ENCOURAGING HAWAII'S LANDOWNERS, INVESTORS, COUNTY GOVERNMENTS, AND REGULATED ELECTRIC UTILITIES TO PURSUE DEVELOPMENT AND CONVERSION OF FUEL CROPS FOR ELECTRICITY GENERATION, AND REQUESTING THE HAWAII ENERGY POLICY FORUM TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS.

EEP

150

SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF A PUBLIC-PRIVATE JOINT VENTURE TO DEVELOP A NEW ADVANCED SIMULATOR AIRLINE TRAINING FACILITY IN HAWAII.

HED

151

REQUESTING LEAHI HOSPITAL TO DEVELOP A MASTER PLAN AND FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR ITS EXISTING CAMPUS THAT WILL TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ITS UNIQUE LOCATION AND RELATIONSHIPS IN EAST HONOLULU.

HLT

152

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF RETURNING THE KAPALUA-WEST MAUI AIRPORT TO PRIVATE OPERATION.

TRN

153

URGING THE OWNERS OF KUKUI GARDENS TO SELL THE PROJECT TO A QUALIFIED AFFORDABLE HOUSING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION.

HSG

154

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS OF INCENTIVES TO PROMOTE LANDOWNER PROTECTION OF IMPORTANT MAUKA FOREST LANDS.

WLO

155

REQUESTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGY TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A TECHNOLOGY-BASED CONSORTIUM SUPPORTING K-12 EDUCATION, MEDICAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, AND MEDICAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INCUBATOR AND INNOVATION CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY-BASED COMPANIES ON STATE LAND IN KAKAAKO, MAUKA AND ADJACENT TO THE MOTHER MARY WALDRON PARK.

EDB/WLO/

HED

156

REQUESTING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING ADMINISTRATION, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS, THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES IN HAWAII, AND THE COUNTIES TO STUDY THE USE OF TRAILER PARKS AS A POSSIBLE OPTION FOR SOLVING HAWAII'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS.

HSG/WLO

157

EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED NATIONAL SECURITY PERSONNEL SYSTEM.

PSM/LAB

158

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO AUDIT THE HAWAII EMPLOYERS' MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY.

CPC, FIN

159

REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT SUBMIT A TIMETABLE TO IMPLEMENT THE CONVERSION OF EXEMPT EMPLOYEES TO CIVIL SERVICE AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 144 OF ACT 253, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2000.

LAB

160

REQUESTING THE INVESTIGATION OF MEANS TO RESTORE OR REPLACE THE DOLE PINEAPPLE-SHAPED WATER TANK IN THE IWILEI DISTRICT OF HONOLULU.

TAC

161

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF DIFFERENT WAGE CLASSES AND MEDICAL BENEFITS FOR LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM PUBLIC SCHOOL SUBSTITUTES, AND OF THE NEED FOR A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT OR UNION FOR SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS.

EDN/LAB, FIN

162

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONSIDER FREEZING INCREASES IN TAX RATES FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES.

FIN

163

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO HIRE A PART-TIME PEST INSPECTION TECHNICIAN FOR THE ISLAND OF MOLOKAI TO ERADICATE AND CONTROL INVASIVE SPECIES ON THE ISLAND.

EEP

164

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DESIGNATE THE AHUPUAA OF MUOLEA AS A COMMUNITY BASED SUBSISTENCE FISHING AREA.

WLO

165

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO REPORT ON A POTENTIAL CONTAMINANT SPILL ON THE ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.

EEP

166

REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MINIMIZE THE IMPACT OF ANY INCREASE IN WATER CHARGES FOR THE MOLOKAI IRRIGATION SYSTEM TO DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS HOMESTEADERS AND FARMERS.

AGR

167

REQUESTING A STUDY ON CREATING CONTRIBUTORY AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS THROUGH MANDATED STATE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AGAINST REAL PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS THAT ACCRUE TO COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL LESSORS THROUGH THE EXERCISE OF FULL-TERM EXPIRATORY REVERSION CLAUSES IN GROUND LEASE CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO AFTER DECEMBER 31, 1963.

HED/HSG

168

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR OPERATING AND FUNDING AN AUTOMATED VICTIM NOTIFICATION SYSTEM.

JUD

169

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO APPLY THE PRECAUTIONARY PRINCIPLE IN EVALUATING ALL PERMIT APPLICATIONS.

AGR/EDB

170

URGING THE COUNTIES TO REQUIRE PERVIOUS PAVEMENT TO BE USED TO PAVE SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, AND ROADS FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

WLO/EEP, EDB

171

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE FAMILY PLANNING FUNDING NEEDS FOR LEGISLATIVE CONSIDERATION IN THE STATE'S 2007-2008 BUDGET.

HLT/HUS

172

REQUESTING COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964.

JUD, FIN

173

URGING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO CONSIDER THE MERITS OF CREATING A MONUMENT TO THE CITIZENS OF THE KINGDOM OF HAWAII IN COLLABORATION WITH HAWAIIAN ORGANIZATIONS, RESPECTED KUPUNA IN THE HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

HAW

174

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE APPROPRIATE LEASE RENT FOR THE MAUNA KEA SUMMIT LANDS.

WLO/HAW, HED

175

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, HONOLULU COMMUNITY COLLEGE, AND VARIOUS OTHER ENTITIES TO PURSUE DEVELOPMENT OF A MIXED-USE URBAN CORE IN KALIHI AND REQUESTING ENTERPRISE HONOLULU TO SUBMIT A REPORT RELATING TO THE MIXED-USE URBAN CORE.

EDB/HED

176

URGING THE COUNTIES TO PROVIDE REAL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF TO LOCAL RESIDENTS WHO LIVE ON FIXED INCOMES OR WHOSE EARNINGS FALL IN THE LOW- TO MIDDLE-INCOME BRACKETS.

FIN

177

SUPPORTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES REGARDING THE RIGHT OF ALL CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES TO A PUBLIC EDUCATION OF EQUAL HIGH QUALITY.

HED, JUD

178

URGING SUPPORT FOR MALAMA O KAMALI`I MAKAMAE IN ITS EFFORTS TO DEVELOP CARE HOME FACILITIES FOR ENDANGERED YOUNG CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, INCLUDING NATIVE HAWAIIAN CHILDREN AT HIGH RISK.

HUS/HAW

179

STRONGLY REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ENFORCE ITS MOORAGE PERMITTING RULES IN KANEOHE BAY.

WLO

180

CALLING FOR THE RIGOROUS REEXAMINATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT EXPANSION PLAN AT TURTLE BAY RESORT DUE TO THE PASSAGE OF TIME AND CHANGED CONDITIONS OF THE NORTH SHORE AND THE ISLAND OF OAHU.

WLO, TAC, FIN

181

CALLING FOR AN INVESTIGATION OF WARRANTLESS WIRETAPPING OF AMERICAN CITIZENS BY THE NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY.

JUD

182

ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO APPLY FOR APPORTIONED FEDERAL FUNDING TO ESTABLISH A SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM IN HAWAII AND TO RECRUIT AND HIRE A FULL-TIME COORDINATOR FOR THE PROGRAM.

TRN

183

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO MAINTAIN CURRENT SCIENTIFIC DATA ON COMMUNITY EXPOSURE TO ACTUAL AND POTENTIAL SOURCES OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDS.

EEP/EDB

184

CONDEMNING THE GENOCIDE IN WESTERN SUDAN AND URGING CONGRESS WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE PRESIDENT TO ENGAGE THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY TO TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT THE PEOPLE OF DARFUR.

INT

185

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENTS OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF DELAYS IN MEDICAID/QUEST ELIGIBILITY ON ACUTE CARE AVAILABILITY AND HOSPITAL REIMBURSEMENTS FOR WAIT-LISTED PATIENTS.

HUS/HLT

186

REQUESTING DEL MONTE AND THE CAMPBELL ESTATE TO ALLOW RESIDENTS TO CONTINUE TO RESIDE AT KUNIA CAMP UNTIL AT LEAST UNTIL DECEMBER 2008, TO ALLOW THE RESIDENTS TIME TO FIND HOUSING SOLUTIONS OR AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE HOUSING.

HSG

187

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO NEGOTIATE RECREATION-RESIDENCE USE LEASES IN KOKEE WITH CERTAIN EXISTING LESSEES.

WLO

188

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

TRN, FIN

189

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REEVALUATE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE HILO BAY RECREATIONAL THRILL CRAFT ZONE.

WLO

190

REQUESTING THE HAWAII COUNTY OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING "RECEIVING HOMES" IN EAST AND WEST HAWAII.

JUD

191

REQUESTING A STUDY ON ESTABLISHING A HAWAII STATE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.

WLO, FIN

192

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF CONTRACTING WITH A PRIVATE NONPROFIT CORPORATION TO MANAGE THE ALA WAI SMALL BOAT HARBOR.

WLO

193

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE SHORELINE SETBACK REFERENCE LINE.

WLO, FIN

194

REQUESTING HAWAIIAN AIRLINES TO RECONSIDER ITS DECISION TO DISALLOW THE TRANSPORT OF LIFE SAVING ORGANS FOR ORGAN TRANSPLANTS ON ITS FLIGHTS.

TRN/HLT

195

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH AN AGRICULTURAL PESTICIDE DISPOSAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

AGR/EEP

196

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO STUDY THE APPLICABILITY AND USE OF THE AGRICULTURAL INCOME CAPITALIZATION APPROACH AND OTHER METHODOLOGIES TO STABILIZE THE REOPENING OF RENTS FOR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S AGRICULTURAL PARKS.

AGR

197

ESTABLISHING THE SELECT HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY REVIEW.

LMG/PSM

198

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO NAME THE KOMOHANA RESEARCH AND EXTENSION CENTER IN HONOR OF TADASHI HIGAKI.

HED

199

URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE PASSAGE AND ENACTMENT OF THE MEDICARE ACCESS TO REHABILITATION SERVICES ACT OF 2005, TO PERMANENTLY REMOVE THE MEDICARE OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION THERAPY MONETARY CAPS.

HUS/HLT

200

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO CONSIDER RESURFACING THE FLOORS OF THE STATE CAPITOL TO ADDRESS SAFETY CONCERNS.

FIN

201

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN VARIOUS KAILUA WATERWAYS, INCLUDING THE KAELEPULU POND, AND THE WATER QUALITY AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF KAILUA BEACH AND KAILUA BAY.

WLO

202

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INSTALL A LIGHTED CROSSWALK ON KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY IN KANEOHE, OAHU, AT THE CROSSWALK BETWEEN LILIPUNA ROAD AND MEHANA STREET.

TRN

203

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INVEST IN A MULTIMEDIA LEARNING CENTER EACH AT CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL AND KAILUA HIGH SCHOOL FOR USE BY THE SCHOOLS AND THEIR SURROUNDING COMPLEX SCHOOLS.

EDN

204

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STUDY THE AIR COOLING NEEDS OF EACH SCHOOL COMPLEX AND TO REVIEW THE FEASIBILITY OF USING ALTERNATIVE AIR COOLING METHODS SUCH AS FANS, HEAT REDUCTION, INSULATION, AND ENERGY EFFICIENT INDIVIDUAL AIR CONDITIONING WALL UNITS.

EDN

205

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT A PUBLIC SCHOOL PHOTOVOLTAIC PILOT PROJECT.

EDN

206

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PURSUE ON A PRIORITY BASIS THE RELOCATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MARINE CENTER FROM THE FORMER KAPALAMA MILITARY RESERVATION, HONOLULU HARBOR.

TRN/HED

207

EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR ULUPALAKUA RANCH FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARD.

WLO

208

ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS OF BRAILLE PROFICIENCY AND INSTRUCTION.

EDN

209

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO DESIGNATE AND CELEBRATE 2008 AS THE YEAR OF THE FAMILY AND TO ESTABLISH A FAMILY CELEBRATION COMMISSION TO ADMINISTER THE CELEBRATION.

HUS, FIN

210

URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO SPEEDILY REBUILD A SCHOOL OF GLOBAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH.

HLT/HED

211

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR, THE COUNTY MAYORS AND COUNTY COUNCILS, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE TAX REVIEW COMMISSION, THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU'S TAX POLICY COMMITTEE AND COMPARABLE COMMITTEES OF KAUAI, MAUI, AND HAWAII COUNTIES TO REVIEW THE STATE AND COUNTIES' TAX AND REVENUE SYSTEM.

FIN

212

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO INSPECT ALL DAMS IN THE STATE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THERE ARE ANY DAMS THAT ARE IN IMMINENT OR SHORT-TERM DANGER OF FAILURE.

WLO/PSM

213

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO RELOCATE, IN AN EXPEDITIOUS MANNER, THE PROPOSED NEW CANCER RESEARCH CENTER OF HAWAII FROM THE KAKAAKO DISTRICT OF OAHU TO A SITE NEAR THE CENTER'S PRESENT LOCATION CLOSE TO THE QUEEN'S HOSPITAL.

HED, WLO, HLT

214

ENCOURAGING THE LEGISLATURE, THE ADMINISTRATION, THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, AND HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION, THE JAPAN AEROSPACE EXPLORATION AGENCY, AND OTHER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AEROSPACE-RELATED AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS, TO EXPAND AND DIVERSIFY THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL SPACE CENTER FOR EXPLORATION SYSTEMS.

EDB/INT

215

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REVIEW HOW IT ALLOCATES FUNDING FOR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC TEAM TRAVEL AND TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING PERMANENT OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS ON EACH ISLAND FOR TRAVELING HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC TEAMS.

EDN

216

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF WASTE-DERIVED FERTILIZERS, ANIMAL FEED, SOIL AMENDMENTS, AGRICULTURAL MINERALS, AUXILIARY SOIL, AND PLANT SUBSTANCES ON THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF CONSUMERS, FARMERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

AGR/EEP

217

EXPRESSING OUTRAGE AT RECENT CONGRESSIONAL CUTS TO STUDENT LOAN PROGRAMS.

HED

218

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE MEANS TO ESTABLISH AN "AGING IN PLACE" TAX CREDIT FOR HAWAII TAXPAYERS.

HLT/HUS

219

URGING THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO END THE UNITED STATES' RULE IN THE MILITARY OCCUPATION OF IRAQ AND TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTION TO BEGIN WITHDRAWAL OF UNITED STATES TROOPS FROM IRAQ.

PSM

220

CONDEMNING WARRANTLESS WIRETAPPING OF AMERICAN CITIZENS BY THE NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY AS UNCONSTITUTIONAL, ILLEGAL, AND IMMORAL IN LIGHT OF THE IMPORTANCE THAT PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY BE FREE FROM TYRANNY.

JUD

221

URGING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO UPDATE ITS 1991 "STATE LAND USE DISTRICT BOUNDARY REVIEW, URBAN LAND REQUIREMENTS STUDY" TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF URBAN LAND AVAILABLE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

WLO/HSG

222

REQUESTING THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF ALL STREAMS AND DRAINAGE CHANNELS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

PSM/WLO

223

REQUESTING THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE ADJUTANT GENERAL TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATELY OWNED DAMS IN THE STATE.

PSM/WLO

224

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO FORM A TASK FORCE TO RECOMMEND SOLUTIONS TO ABATE AND PREVENT THE ACCUMULATION OF SEDIMENT IN WAILOA RIVER AND HILO BAY.

WLO

225

REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO CONVENE A FOCUS GROUP WITH OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO ASSESS YEARLY SERVICE DELIVERY NEEDS AND LONG-TERM STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR KUPUNA CARE.

HLT/HUS

226

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AGE-APPROPRIATE STANDARDS FOR PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.

EDN/HLT

227

REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO ASSESS THE FAMILY COURT SERVICES AND PROCESSES.

JUD

228

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO STUDY THE POSSIBILITY OF THE STATE DEVELOPING AND OPERATING MANUFACTURED-HOUSING PARKS TO HELP ALLEVIATE HAWAII'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS.

HSG/WLO

229

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO FACILITATE AN AUDIT OF EACH AGENCY THAT RECEIVES HEAD START FUNDING FROM THE STATE.

HUS

230

REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE FEE FOR COURT-ORDERED FORENSIC EVALUATIONS AND TO PROVIDE COPIES OF THE EXAMINATION REPORTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

HLT, JUD

231

REQUESTING THAT SIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION BE COORDINATED.

HED/EDN

232

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES OF THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.

WLO, FIN

233

REQUESTING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE, TO DEVELOP A VIABLE FINANCIAL PLAN TO ASSIST HONOLULU MARINE WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF ITS FACILITIES AT SAND ISLAND.

WLO, FIN

234

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LAND USE WORKING GROUP UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE STATE LEGISLATURE AND THE LAND USE COMMISSION TO ADDRESS LAND ISSUES RELATING TO NON-AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITY ON AGRICULTURALLY CLASSIFIED LANDS.

WLO/AGR

235

REQUESTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO REVIEW THE STATE'S LANDING FEES AND DETERMINE WHETHER THE LANDING FEES AT STATE AIRPORTS SHOULD BE INCREASED.

TRN, FIN

236

URGING THE COUNTIES TO SUSPEND CONSIDERATION OF ALL APPLICATIONS FOR GOLF COURSE PROJECTS UNTIL JULY 1, 2010, WHILE THE OFFICE OF PLANNING CONDUCTS A STUDY AND PRODUCES A PLAN OF ACTION FOR GOLF COURSE DEVELOPMENT.

EDB, WLO

237

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO SPONSOR A SERIES OF PUBLIC POLICY DIALOGS ON OPEN GOVERNMENT.

HED/JUD, LMG

238

REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO REQUIRE ALL NEW RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS BE EQUIPPED WITH WATER CONSERVATION DEVICES.

WLO/HSG/

EDB

239

SUPPORTING THE KYOTO PROTOCOL ON CLIMATE CHANGE AS A SIGNIFICANT MEANS TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND STABILIZE THE GLOBAL ATMOSPHERE, AND AS A NECESSARY FIRST STEP TOWARD MAINTAINING THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS OF HAWAII RESIDENTS, AND URGING THE GOVERNOR TO REQUEST THE PRESIDENT TO PURSUE RATIFICATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.

EEP, INT

240

URGING THE MAYOR OF EACH COUNTY TO ADOPT THE PROVISIONS OF THE KYOTO PROTOCOL, SIGN THE U.S. MAYORS' CLIMATE PROTECTION AGREEMENT, AND GUIDE THE COUNTY COUNCIL TOWARDS REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.

EEP, INT

241

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO INCLUDE THE USE OF BIOREMEDIATION METHODS TO PREVENT AND MITIGATE POLLUTION IN ITS BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND PROGRAMS.

EEP/WLO

242

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH, DESIGN, SUPERVISE, AND CONDUCT ECONOMICS EDUCATION TRAINING FOR STATE OFFICERS.

HED/LAB, LMG

243

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL PRINCIPALS, VICE-PRINCIPALS, AND TEACHERS TO SATISFACTORILY COMPLETE AT LEAST ONE COURSE IN HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE INSTRUCTION AS PART OF THEIR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS.

EDN, LAB

244

URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO APPROVE LEGISLATION REQUIRING THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO PROVIDE MAIL RECIPIENTS THE OPTION OF BEING INCLUDED ON A LIST OF THOSE NOT WISHING TO RECEIVE ANY UNSOLICITED COMMERCIAL MAIL.

CPC

245

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO IMPOSE A MORATORIUM ON THE DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC LAND IN FEE SIMPLE UNTIL 2010.

WLO, FIN

246

URGING THE ADOPTION OF THE UNITED NATIONS' CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD.

INT/HUS

247

RECOGNIZING, ACKNOWLEDGING, AND COMMENDING THE YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF OAHU FOR ITS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY FOR THE PAST ONE HUNDRED YEARS AND FOR CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN'S GROWTH, LEADERSHIP, AND POWER IN PURSUIT OF PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM, AND DIGNITY FOR ALL PEOPLE.

HUS

248

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO REVIEW AND REPORT ON THE LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT OF OBSERVATORY SITES ON THE SUMMIT OF MAUNA KEA.

HED

249

REQUESTING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE, TO DEVELOP A VIABLE FINANCIAL PLAN TO ASSIST HONOLULU MARINE WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF ITS FACILITIES AT SAND ISLAND.

WLO, FIN

250

RECOGNIZING MARCH AS "CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH" IN HAWAII IN THE HOPE THAT ALL POSSIBLE SUPPORT WILL CONTINUE TO BE EXTENDED TO END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE PATIENTS IN HAWAII AND THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY AND WORLD.

HLT

251

COMMENDING THE EFFORTS OF THE ONE CAMPAIGN AND INVITING ALL CITIZENS TO JOIN IN RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING THE ONE CAMPAIGN AS IT SPREADS ITS MESSAGE THROUGHOUT THE NATION AND THE WORLD.

HUS/HLT

252

CALLING UPON THE GOVERNOR TO TAKE IMMEDIATE STEPS TO WITHDRAW THE HAWAII ARMY AND AIR NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS FROM IRAQ NOW.

PSM, JUD

253

URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO OPPOSE HOUSE RESOLUTION 4167, THE "NATIONAL UNIFORMITY FOR FOODS ACT OF 2005", AND TO ENCOURAGE ONGOING DIALOGUE TO RETAIN STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTROL OVER FOOD SAFETY ISSUES.

AGR, EDB

254

SUPPORTING THE PRESERVATION OF JAPANESE SHRINES AND TEMPLES IN HAWAI`I.

WLO, TAC

255

SUPPORTING, AND REQUESTING ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF, HISTORIC PRESERVATION.

WLO, TAC

256

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO HONOR THE FIRST MONDAY IN MAY AS HAWAII HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARENESS DAY.

WLO

257

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ALLOW PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS ACCESS TO A DEBIT CARD FOR THE PURCHASE OF THEIR ALLOTTED CLASSROOM SUPPLIES.

EDN, FIN

258

SUPPORTING THE STUDY OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION AT THE LOWER LEVELS OF EDUCATIONAL CURRICULA WITHIN THE STATE OF HAWAI`I.

EDN/WLO

259

HONORING THE MANY SERVICES AND TALENTS THAT WORKING DOGS PROVIDE FOR PEOPLE IN TODAY'S SOCIETY.

PSM

260

SUPPORTING A FOUR-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAM IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

HED/WLO

261

REQUESTING THE FORMATION OF A TASK FORCE TO CREATE A PRIORITIZED ACTION PLAN FOR PRESERVING ALL BUILDINGS BUILT BEFORE WORLD WAR II THAT ARE CONSIDERED ELIGIBLE FOR THE NATIONAL AND/OR STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES.

WLO, TAC

262

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CREATE A HAWAII STATE HISTORY MUSEUM.

TAC, WLO

263

CALLING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO STUDY HOW MOPEDS CAN BE MADE SAFER, QUIETER, AND LESS LIKELY TO BE USED FOR ILLEGAL PURPOSES.

TRN, JUD

264

URGING THE GOVERNOR TO CEASE THE QUESTIONABLE USE OF PUBLIC-SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR HER OWN POLITICAL CAMPAIGNING PURPOSES.

JUD

SENATE BILLS

Committee

S.B. NO.

3218, SD1

RELATING TO PLACEMENT OF HARMED CHILDREN.

Creates the Native Hawaiian Child Welfare Act (Act) that establishes the Na Kupuna Tribunal and grants it exclusive jurisdiction over child custody proceedings involving native Hawaiian children. Establishes a pilot project as a trial run prior to full implementation of the Act in 2007. (SD1)

HUS/HLT, FIN